ATO
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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The ATO has since told lawmakers tax secrecy laws made it difficult to share the information needed to pursue a case.
From Reuters • Aug. 6, 2023
“In ATO, train operators must remain alert, focused and engaged as small details such as a console light illuminating or not illuminating, as expected, can indicate that operator intervention is required.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2023
During the investigation, Metro said, the operator admitted to running the train in ATO — knowing it wasn’t permitted — out of curiosity.
From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2023
Metrorail was designed for the ATO system and had been operating that way for decades until a fatal train crash 14 years ago.
From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023
“Because I know you’re not going to sacrifice ATO time for it. Are you?”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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